Economy
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Another whistleblower comes forward on Boeing 787 program
Another whistleblower stepped forward Wednesday alleging he was retaliated against after flagging potentially dangerous manufacturing problems on the Boeing 787…
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Boeing sanctioned over release of 737 MAX investigation details
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said early on Thursday it was sanctioning Boeing for disclosing non-public details of the…
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Japanese scientists make smiling robot with ‘living’ skin
Japanese scientists have used human cells to develop an equivalent to living skin that can be attached to robotic surfaces…
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Sri Lanka debt deal a key milestone towards restoring debt sustainability, IMF says
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Thursday that Sri Lanka’s agreements with China and other creditor nations to restructure…
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Uyghur group wins appeal over UK investigation into ‘slave labor’ cotton
British authorities must reconsider whether to open an investigation into imports of cotton allegedly produced by slave labor in the Chinese region…
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Swedish police to investigate deaths of electric car battery plant workers
Swedish police will investigate whether the unexplained deaths of three electric car battery factory workers are linked, the force said Thursday. Though…
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US issues new sanctions against Iran over nuclear escalations
The United States on Thursday issued fresh sanctions targeting Iran in response to “continued nuclear escalations,” US Secretary of State Antony Blinken…
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Singapore port congestion shows global ripple effect of Red Sea attacks
Congestion at Singapore’s container port is at its worst since the COVID-19 pandemic, a sign of how prolonged vessel re-routing…
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Lufthansa to raise fares by up to $77 as environmental costs increase
Lufthansa will add an environmental charge of up to 72 euros ($77) to its fares, the airline group said on…
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Indian imports of Russian coal fall, US shipments rise
Indian imports of Russian coal have declined while US shipments have risen in the three months ending in May, data…
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